Chinese automaker XPeng Motors has begun teasing its upcoming electric SUV, the fourth vehicle in its overall fleet. While mystery surrounds this SUV more than actual specs, XPeng has shared some clues as to what the public can expect to see next week during the Guangzhou Auto Show. More…
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Podcast: Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA), Tesla Semi news, Rivian goes public, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk selling part of his stake in Tesla (TSLA), some Tesla Semi news, Rivian going public, and more. More…
Tesla owner claims first Full Self-Driving Beta crash in strange NTHSA complaint
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) complaint, a Tesla Model Y owner claims that he was involved in a crash while using the Full Self-Driving Beta, which would be the first reported FSD Beta accident. More…
Geely looks to emulate Rivian with new premium electric pickup brand
Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely is reportedly spinning off a pickup truck business from its commercial EV division. Geely is working to release an all-electric pickup in the second half of next year that may very well someday compete against nascent US automaker Rivian. More…
Porsche hints at Taycan GTS and Sport Turismo GTS launch at LAAS
Five new Porsche models will be unveiled in Los Angeles, but of course, we’re only interested in the two Taycan EV variants that will be a highlight of Porsche’s growing electric portfolio. Will we finally see the Taycan GTS models we’ve all been jonesing for?. More…
Tesla updates made-in-China Model Y with slightly longer range, but significantly slower acceleration
Tesla has updated the base version of its made-in-China Model Y – giving it a little more range, but also making it significantly slower to accelerate. More…
I tested Radio Flyer’s first electric bike, and it’s even more fun than their red wagons!
Remember the good old days of your childhood, yanking your siblings around in a little red wagon or racing it down the hill like a rocket ship? I definitely do, and so when the original little red wagon company Radio Flyer announced that they were getting into electric bicycles earlier this summer, I was hot to trot for a test ride. Now that I’ve spent several days testing the Flyer M880 midtail cargo e-bike, here are my thoughts on this interesting new addition to the e-bike landscape. More…
Ola reported to be working on electric motorcycles and lower-cost electric scooter
Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are already selling like hotcakes, but that doesn’t mean the nascent electric scooter manufacturer is slowing down. The company is reportedly working on developing a follow-on lower-cost electric scooter as well as an electric motorcycle. More…
Tesla increases Model Y prices again as new incentives are coming
Tesla has again increased the price of the Model Y in the US (the eighth time this year), and it is coming as new incentives are expected. More…
Sen. Manchin, whose state was built by unions, joins Toyota to oppose union-made EV credit
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin – whose state’s banner industry, coal mining, has been largely unionized and been central to the US labor movement since soon after its inception – today called the proposed $4,500 union-made EV tax credit “wrong” and “not American.”. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 11, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
COP26 Daily Briefing: 3 big things that happened on November 11
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. More…
Xos’ modular Lyra battery series can give commercial EVs up to 500 miles of range
Commercial EV manufacturer Xos, Inc just announced its second series of proprietary battery systems. The Lyra Series will be integrated into commercial vehicles on Xos’ proprietary X-Platform chassis and will debut in two sizes that can be mixed and matched to suit the range needs of commercial fleet customers.. More…
Tesla releases new software update that finally adds waypoints to navigation
Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet today that adds waypoints to its navigation system – something that was highly requested by owners. More…
How Toyota sneakily spreads anti-EV propaganda in Japan
(The following article was sent to us by a concerned Japanese resident who wishes to remain anonymous.). More…
Tesla Supercharger network reaches new milestone: 30,000 chargers worldwide
Tesla announced that it reached a new milestone with its Supercharger network: it now has over 30,000 fast-chargers around the world. More…
What happens now to EV and clean energy momentum in Virginia?
On November 2, Republicans won elections in Virginia for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and the GOP has likely just squeaked past Democrats to take control of the House of Delegates. Does that mean that the majority of Virginians align with the Republican Party’s disinterest in transitioning to clean energy and electric vehicles. More…
Equipmake and Beulas partner with London’s largest bus operator to provide double decker electric buses
Coach bus and electric powertrain manufacturers Equipmake and Beulas have added a new member to their team to deliver all-electric double decker buses. The companies recently announced that Go-Ahead London, the largest bus operator in the capital, has joined as a partner. Go-Ahead London will begin in-service trials of the Jewel E electric buses on London streets beginning early next year. More…
Subaru unveils Solterra: Electric SUV with a range of ~250 miles
After months of teasing, Subaru has now fully unveiled its first all-electric car, the Solterra, an electric SUV with a range of about 250 miles. More…
Tesla owners are warned by police that they might be targeted by professional thieves
The police in Norway have warned Tesla owners that they might be targeted by professional thieves after a few Tesla vehicles disappeared, and the police don’t know how they managed to unlock and start the cars. More…